The Pierra Menta is a ski-moutainering competition that takes place every year in Beaufortain area since 1986. During this competition, athletes ski about 10 000 meters of positive hight difference.
William Bon Mardion, member of the Dynastar team, became twice World Champion in 2013, in individual and team race.

Pierra Menta- Ski alpinisme - William Bon Mardion

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door dynastar
10 juni 2014

The first snowflakes have started turning the summits white. Temperatures are plummeting, while the days are getting shorter. This weekend, most resorts will be opening their ski area. The first snow alerts hit email inboxes, the first equipment preparations are underway, and the first signs of excitement tingle up and down the spine. The big day finally arrives. Be first in the cable car. Live your day to the max. Conditions are ideal for trying out the season's latest product - the Powertra...

Morning has only just broken. Sleep's hold is hard to break. The air is eye-wateringly cold. The time has come to scope out the course. Everyone has their own routine - either be one of the first to go and hide away before the race, or take the time to check out the lie of the land and the key passages. Concentration takes over, smiles are frozen. The first four competitors set off - in less than 10 minutes' time, it will be his turn. Movements are methodical, almost programmed. Protections,...